The Hidden Costs of Full-Time Hires
- Benefits: +$50-75K (20-30% of salary)
- Payroll taxes: +$17-25K (7-10%)
- Recruiting: +$50-75K (25-33% of first-year salary)
- Onboarding: 3-6 months before full productivity
- Failure risk: 40%+ fail within 18 months
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| Metric | Sobo Model | Traditional Consultant/Employee |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $60-120K | $350-450K |
| Benefits & Overhead | Included | +25-35% of salary |
| Recruiting Cost | $0 | $50-75K |
| Time to Productivity | Day 1 | 3-6 months |
| Termination Risk | None | Severance + legal |
| Focus Quality | 100% strategic work | Mixed priorities |
The Focus Advantage
A fractional CFO spending 15 hours/month often delivers more than a full-time CFO at 160 hours/month. Full-time executives get pulled into meetings, politics, and admin.
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